Key words
International Trade Policy
Objectives
International trade is growing at a faster pace than the individual nations’ gross domestic product, while international finance is booming. Groups of countries worldwide are in the process of integrating their economies. The aim of the course is to provide the conceptual tools to understand the different types of development in a globalized economy.
Topics
I. Theories of International Trade and Trade Policy
II. Free Trade versus Protectionism
III. The Millennium Round
IV. Globalization
Prerequisites
A course on economics, macro-economics, micro-economics.
Final Objectives
Materials used
Study costs
Study guidance
Teaching Methods
Course materials are distributed. Assignments need to be done for each class meeting. Students will need to write an individual paper and present it in class.
Assessment
Grades will be based on a written exam (50%) and on the paper (50%)
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